Kaiser’s legal department team

Due to the high price of health insurance and medical care in the U.S., many people are looking for more affordable options. Kaiser Permanente’s integrated model of health care delivery that provides and coordinates the entire range of services for their members offers individuals affordability and convenience.

The system of integrated health care delivery also contributes to the numerous medical malpractice claims brought against the HMO as well as the healthcare professionals in their employ. Why? Because, when the insurer employs the healthcare professionals, cutting costs can become more of a priority than providing the best care for patients.

There are several reasons to contact Kaiser’s legal department, one of which is injury due to negligence on the part of a Kaiser doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare professional. However, Kaiser members have no recourse when it comes to prosecuting medical malpractice claims in a court of law. The Kaiser Permanente organization has a mandatory clause in most of their HMO contracts prohibiting members from bringing medical malpractice claims against them. 

Members must go through Kaiser’s arbitration process which has different rules and deadlines vs a jury trial.  If you find yourself in this situation, it’s critical to the success of your claim to consult with an attorney experienced in litigating and negotiating medical malpractice cases and who is also an expert in Kaiser’s arbitration process.

Why? Because Kaiser employs a team of defense attorneys at their regional offices to handle any legal matters that arise at their medical centers and medical offices. When members go into an arbitration without an attorney, approximately 75% of their cases result in failure.

Getting a response

While you can file a complaint with Kaiser’s legal department, it has little chance of getting you a positive result. Your wisest choice is talking to an attorney that specializes in handling malpractice claims, in general, and specifically, those against Kaiser.

One of the best qualified San Diego attorneys to represent you in a Kaiser Permanente arbitration case is Scott S. Harris APLC.  Scott Harris is a malpractice attorney familiar with the complexities of Kaiser Arbitration hearings. He vigorously and dynamically defends clients who have no recourse but to go through Kaiser’s arbitration process instead of having their case heard in a court of law.

Talking to our attorneys

Victims of medical negligence due to the actions of a Kaiser physician or other healthcare provider, hospital, or nursing home, who want to file a medical malpractice claim against Kaiser in San Diego, contact the office for a free consultation. All cases are taken on a contingent fee basis, which means you do not pay our attorneys any fees, unless they secure you the necessary compensation.

Visit our website to learn about the types of medical malpractice cases we handle.